Search found 225 matches

Did anyone watch last night's episode "Quick Change" on Masters of Illusion? If so, what did you think of Ed Alonzo's act? I don't want to give it away in case you still plan on watching it. I was a little bothered by the first part, though, and was curious as to what others thought about ...

I've got to agree with Waterman. Dave's Killer Magic Shop is a great place to buy magic and just hang out. I travel to Portland quite often, and I make it a point to stop by his store. There are usually quite a few local magicians hanging out there, too.

I second the Hollywood Hills Hotel. Besides all the free snacks, you also get breakfast at the Magic Castle Hotel. I stayed there in 2009, and it was a pleasant stay. I went there again in September 2012, and it seemed that the rooms had either been renovated, or the room I stayed in was in better c...

I just got my paper copy in the mail here in Seattle. The Merlin article is terrific. Thanks to Jim Steinmeyer for taking all those notes back in the day! I can just imagine how short the article would be if he hadn't.

If any of you are looking to add great-looking props and a great effect to your Steampunk act, you should check out Master Payne's The Key of the Chrononaut. I've seen Payne perform this, and he has a nice storyline and presentation that goes with this effect. The props look really cool, too. The bu...

I found the DVD not only helpful, but fun to watch. I wasn't able to attend the Genii Bash, but several of my friends were able to go, and the Giobbi lecture was one of the highlights for them. To be able to see what they saw was quite fun, and it was great not seeing the decks switches.

I was expecting a lot more, having heard that J.B. Benn is a good magician. I also noticed that Eric Mead was one of the producers; however, I felt like I had wasted my time watching it. Now, I'm not opposed to wasting my time, but I want to feel good about it.

He uses the same magic words that David Blaine used in his specials, "Look, look, look, look, look." I wanted to like this, but I couldn't. I did like the David Blaine special that aired afterwards, which was a repeat.

Speedy recovery, Wayne! It's sickening what that guy did to you, and then to see him kneeling beside you rubbing your head while you were down on the ground - it's infuriating! I wish you the best, and hope you and your family don't stay traumatized. Sincerely, Mark Paulson I read the story on the B...

FYI, my friend Brian Cook, of Seattle, Washington, has started a new company. Not only is Brian an entertaining magician, he is also a great builder. He has a new product out called, Grampas Block, inspired by the penny to dime trick. Brian makes these out of a solid piece of walnut, inlaid with exo...

I can't wait for his History Channel show. I've also got tickets for his show at the Waldorf-Astoria in May. I'm giddy about it! I've wanted to see him perform for what seems like such a long time now.